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Some time ago, I registered stashforcash.com (because I thought it was cute–nothing to see there now, don’t bother clicking), pointed it to a subdirectory on my site, and used it for destashing purposes. After the first time, the site just … Continue reading →

Right, I’ve had enough. The headlines that warning of some sort of impending Gay!Invasion!; the deliberate factual skewing calculated to disparage liberals (small and big “l”); the minor idiocies like editorials claiming that a paltry $1200 per year is somehow … Continue reading →

Seeing this particular clothing item at YKW reminded me that I had once been told that the reason men’s suits had buttons at the cuffs was because Napoleon didn’t want his soldiers wiping their noses on their sleeves. Military chic … Continue reading →

A grim portent of things to come. I have twenty — twenty — posts in draft in the database that I haven’t got around to finishing. And a handful more in draft on my own hard drive. I make no … Continue reading →

Did you see this? If you’re too lazy to click (and by the way, I’m going to make more of a conscientious effort to code all links to open in a new window, although I’m in the habit of using … Continue reading →

… she decided to get a head start on the booties for Luke and Leia, using her new Jedi knitting needles. If only the Trade Federation could do something about the outrageous KnitPicks shipping costs to the Outer Rim, she’d … Continue reading →

Amy reported it — Mission Falls yarn is coming back. (Remember, its death knell sounded about three or so months ago.) The licensee resurrecting the line, CNS Yarns, is based in Montreal. It’s also the manufacturer of Lily Chin’s yarn … Continue reading →

Look at those needles. (shadow courtesy craptastic photography) Aren’t they beautiful? Aren’t they simply cunning? So sharp, shiny, and perfect in the package. I just got them today. About the same time I needed to test a cheesecake for doneness. … Continue reading →